New: HelloTime now integrates with HelloBooks — sync clients, hours, invoices and payroll.
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TL;DR
| Capability | HelloTime | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (entry plan) | AU$3.50 / user / mo (annual) | From AU$4.50 / user / moDeputy splits Scheduling and Time & Attendance into separate plans; Premium bundles them. |
| Country focus | AU / IN / Global | Global, AU-strong |
| STP Phase 2 lodgement | Yes — via HelloBooks Payroll (native sync) | Indirect — via integrated payroll (Xero, MYOB, Employment Hero) |
| Payroll integration depth | Native HelloBooks sync (hours, leave, allowances) | Exports to Xero / MYOB / KeyPay / Gusto / ADP |
| Shift scheduling | Basic shifts and rosters | Best-in-class — auto-scheduling, shift swaps, demand planning |
| Geofencing / clock-in methods | GPS, web, mobile, kiosk PIN | GPS, geofence, kiosk, facial recognition, NFC |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
| Leave management | Yes — accruals sync to HelloBooks | Yes — extensive, with award-driven balances |
| AU awards interpretation | Stub — partial, via HelloBooks Payroll | Yes — broad coverage of Modern Awards |
| Biometric / photo verification | Photo at clock-in | Photo + facial recognition (Touchless) |
Pricing and feature parity check on 2026-05-13. Vendors update plans frequently — see Deputy's site for the current list.
Yes. HelloTime pushes approved timesheets, leave and allowances into HelloBooks Payroll, which lodges STP Phase 2 directly with the ATO. There is no CSV export step and no third-party connector.
Partially — common loadings, penalty rates and ordinary-hours splits are handled inside HelloBooks Payroll. For deeply complex awards (e.g. nuanced hospitality or healthcare clauses) Deputy still has the broader rules library today; we are closing that gap.
On bundled cost-of-ownership, usually yes — HelloTime entry pricing is AU$3.50 / user / mo (annual), and HelloBooks Payroll replaces a separate Xero or KeyPay subscription. On per-seat alone, Deputy's lowest tier is comparable; the saving is in not paying for two stacks.
Deputy itself does not lodge STP — it pushes finalised timesheets to a connected payroll product (Xero, MYOB, Employment Hero Payroll, KeyPay), and that product files with the ATO.
Yes. We import employees, locations, areas (mapped to HelloTime projects) and historical timesheets via CSV. Roster templates need to be re-created.
Yes — GPS-based geofences and photo-at-clock-in are available on the mobile app. Facial recognition (Deputy's Touchless) is on the roadmap, not shipped.
Deputy, today. Its rostering depth and award library are still ahead of HelloTime for high-shift-volume hospitality. HelloTime is a better fit if your team is a mix of office and field, with simpler shift patterns.
HelloTime features
Time tracking, timesheets, productivity insights, leave and approvals — the full product surface.
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The native payroll sync — STP Phase 2 lodgement, leave accruals and allowances without a connector.
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Per-seat pricing, AU rates, free trial details and volume discounts.
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Quote-based — verify with vendor
HelloTime vs Employment Hero
From AU$7 / employee / mo (Standard) — verify with vendor
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From US$3.99 / user / mo (annual)
HelloTime vs KeyPay
Partner-channel pricing — verify with vendor
HelloTime vs MYOB Team
Bundled with eligible MYOB Business plans (no per-seat charge)
HelloTime vs Xero Me
Bundled with Xero Payroll (no per-seat charge)
HelloTime vs When I Work
From US$2.50 / user / mo (Essentials, scheduling-only) — verify with vendor
Free forever for up to 5 employees. No credit card. Paid from £1.99/user/month.